Defendant Norton's Unopposed Motion to Continue Sentencing — United States v. Norton (N.D. Ga., Dkt. 51)

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Defendant Norton's Unopposed Motion to Continue Sentencing in United States v. Chandra Norton, No. 1:20-CR-00297, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division, Document 51, filed January 3, 2024. The motion asks the Court to continue sentencing, which is set for January 24, 2024, until at least April 22, 2024 (approximately 3 months) because of upcoming surgeries related to current health conditions. It states that Ms. Norton entered a negotiated plea of guilty on November 12, 2020, has cooperated in the investigation and prosecution of others, and that the government does not oppose the motion. A proposed Order is attached, and /s/ Randy S. Chartash appears in the signature block.

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Case 1:20-cr-00297-SDG Document 51 Filed 01/03/24 Page 1 of 4

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA
ATLANTA DIVISION

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA :
:
:
v. :
: CASE NO. 1:20-CR-00297
:
CHANDRA NORTON :

DEFENDANT NORTON’S UNOPPOSED
MOTION TO CONTINUE SENTENCING

COMES NOW THE DEFENDANT, Chandra Norton, by and through her

undersigned counsel, moves this Court for an order continuing sentencing in this

case, which is currently set for January 24, 2024, to until at least April 22, 2024

(approximately 3 months) because of upcoming surgeries related to her current

health conditions. In support thereof, counsel shows the following:

(1)

On November 12, 2020, Ms. Norton entered a negotiated plea of guilty in this

matter. (Doc. 10). This Court set a sentencing date of February 16, 2021. (Doc. 11).

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(2)

Since the inception of this matter, Ms. Norton has substantially cooperated in

the investigation and prosecution of others. For example, as recently as December

2023, Ms. Norton testified in the trial of United States v. Shelitha Robertson, Case

No. 1:22-CR-00432-SDG.

(3)

Ms. Norton has scheduled significant surgeries to begin on February 2, 2024.1

In addition, Ms. Norton is the first patient on a waiting list to have her first surgery

before that date should a cancelation arise.

(4)

The government does not oppose this motion and concurs in the request to

continue Ms. Norton’s sentencing hearing.

(5)

Based on the above and foregoing, Ms. Norton respectfully requests that this

matter be continued for approximately 3 months, until on or around April 22, 2024.

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Of course, accompanying the surgeries are many concomitant preoperative appointments during
the month of January 2024. If the Court wishes documentation supporting the schedule for the
surgeries and appointments, as well as any background medical information about the surgeries
themselves, Ms. Norton will provide such information to the Court in camera.

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(6)

Accordingly, for the reasons set forth above, counsel requests that this Court

grant the instant motion. A proposed Order is attached.

Dated: January 3, 2024

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Randy S. Chartash
Randy S. Chartash
GA BAR NO. 121760
Chartash Law LLC
3151 Maple Drive, N.E.
Atlanta GA 30305
(404) 365-3884 (Ofc
(404) 365-3885 (Fax)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA
ATLANTA DIVISION

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA :
:
:
v. :
: CASE NO. 1:20-CR-00297
:
CHANDRA NORTON :

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

This is to certify that a copy of the foregoing document was formatted in

Times New Roman 14 pt., in accordance with Local Rule 5.1B, and was

electronically filed this day with the Clerk of Court using the CM/ECF system which

will automatically send email notification of such filing to all parties of record.

Dated: January 3, 2024

/s/ Randy S. Chartash
Randy S. Chartash
Attorney for Defendant

Chartash Law LLC
3151 Maple Drive, N.E.
Atlanta GA 30305
(404) 365-3884 (Ofc)
(404) 365-3885 (Fax)

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